On March 4, 2019, State Police arrested 28-year-old William R. Facteau of Tupper Lake following an investigation of child sexual abuse originally reported on July 16, 2018. The investigation revealed that Facteau had sexual contact with a 4-year-old child in June 2018.

Facteau was charged with Criminal Sexual Act 1st degree, Sexual Abuse 1st degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Upon his arrest, Facteau attempted to evade troopers and resist custody. He was additionally charged with Resisting Arrest. Facteau was transported to the Franklin County Jail where he awaits arraignment in Franklin County Court.

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